Quick answers
- Does Charles H. Fischer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles H. Fischer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles H. Fischer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 263 Original Medicare patients and 460 services for Charles H. Fischer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles H. Fischer's NPI number?
- 1881071579. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles H. Fischer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 263 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 460 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)34 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)27 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)25 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)20 services
- Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Atrial fibrillation32%
Hospitals where Charles H. Fischer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles H. Fischer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health ServicesColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060031
- Saint Joseph HospitalDenver, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060028
- Spectrum HealthGrand Rapids, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230038
- St Francis Hospital - InterquestColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060133
- Vail Health HospitalVail, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060096
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles H. Fischer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Michigan Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
- 100 Michigan St NE Rm, 280 Corewell Health Medical Group WestGrand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 267‑0115
- 1375 E 19th Ave, Saint Joseph HospitalDenver, CO 80218 (303) 812‑6400
- 2222 N Nevada Ave, Penrose HospitalColorado Springs, CO 80907 (303) 438‑3999
- 320 Beard Creek RdEdwards, CO 81632 (970) 569‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles H. Fischer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners2,294 clinicians in the group
- US Anesthesia Partners of Colorado Inc461 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Colorado - Denver PC92 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Partners of Colorado90 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Grand Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Rapids, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881071579 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians